Public charity · Nashville
The Junior League of Nashville Inc.
Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 5 totaling $1.5M
- Typical grant
- $7,000 to $26K (middle half of its Tennessee grants)
- A realistic first ask
- About $24K, its median Tennessee grant. New grantees usually get less than long-time ones.
- Where it gives
- Davidson County
- Buildings & equipment
- None of its Tennessee grants in this filing were for buildings or equipment
- Funds new groups?
- 40% of the Tennessee groups it funded in 2024 were new (not funded in 2023): 2 of 5.
- Total giving that year
- $1.5M
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1.5M | $1.5M | 5 |
| 2023 | $191K | $153K | 8 |
How to apply
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Board and officers
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- Amy SmothermanManaging dir
- Anne Marie HelmManaging dir
- Allie ReedPresident
- Bethany RhotenPresident el
- Kathryn McnabbExecutive vi
- Britney GannonTreasurer
- Jennifer VandercookSecretary
- Kathryn GogginsNominating c
- Christina GriffinParliamentar
- Britney IrbySustainer di
- Kelley O'connorSustainer di
- Jennifer Sarah BoltonDirector
- Elise RussoDirector
- Brittany LavalleDirector
As listed in its 2024 IRS filing. Many foundations decide through their board, so a personal connection often matters more than a perfect application.
What it funds most often
- Literacy programs
- Pediatric rehab unit
- Diaper bank
- Educational programs
Tennessee organizations it funded
Largest first. Groups it already funds are good people to ask what the foundation looks for. Select a group to see who else funds it.
| Recipient | Where | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nashville Public Library Foundation | Nashville, Davidson County | Literacy programs | $1.4M |
| Book 'em | Nashville, Davidson County | Literacy programs | $26K |
| Vanderbilt University Medical Center | Nashville, Davidson County | Pediatric rehab unit | $24K |
| Nashville Diaper Connection | Nashville, Davidson County | Diaper bank | $7,000 |
| The Aloe Family | Nashville, Davidson County | Educational programs | $6,600 |
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